Sterling, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Sterling town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,716 | 95.82% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 72 | 0.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 154 | 1.91% |
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Sterling town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sterling town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sterling town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sterling town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.82% are white, 0.86% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.27% are Asian, 0.89% are some other race and 1.91% are multiracial.
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Sterling, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Sterling town is White with a population of 7,716 (95.82% of the total population).
Sterling town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sterling town is White with a population of 7,716 (95.82% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 154 (1.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sterling, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 271 (3.37% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,782 (96.63% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sterling town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,622 (97.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sterling, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sterling town's Non-Hispanic population.
Sterling town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 7,622 | 97.94% |
| Black or African American alone | 56 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 20 | 0.26% |
| Asian alone | 22 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 0.80% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sterling town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 225 (83.03% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Sterling, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sterling town's Hispanic population.
Sterling town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 46 | 16.97% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 225 | 83.03% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sterling, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.37% of Sterling town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sterling town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 225 (83.03% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sterling, Massachusetts have?
Sterling, Massachusetts has 69 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.86% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sterling town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sterling, Massachusetts?
With 96.63% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sterling town.
That being said, with a 0.89% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Sterling town.
What is the majority race in Sterling, Massachusetts?
With a population of 7,716 (95.82% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sterling town.
Some other races are second largest race in Sterling town, with 0.89% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
